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2020 West Coast Rally Starter Thread

Started by ZOA NOM, June 09, 2019, 02:15:10 PM

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Flynt

Quote from: racerrad8 on October 28, 2019, 10:21:54 AM
So, if there is not any good riding, that defeats the purpose.

Also...  Burney Resort is alcohol free.  Basic DQ I think.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

T Legg

It looks great but it's at 6,600' I wonder what the weather is like in early June?As long as the roads are clear cold is ok.
T Legg

ZOA NOM

Quote from: T Legg on October 29, 2019, 12:52:17 AM
It looks great but it's at 6,600' I wonder what the weather is like in early June?As long as the roads are clear cold is ok.

Holy shit! I didn't even see that. Never mind...
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Mike 86 in San Dimas

Getting something this side of San Francisco +- works for me. I liked Coloma and Coleville too. No Hayfork for me.

andyoutandabout

Riders,
Oh hum, so if nothing gets decided or organized, because let's face it, we all lead super busy lives and it is a challenge to coordinate middle aged men on motorcycles; the WCR could always be held here in Napa at short notice.
The Pros:
Yes we have some great roads
It's cheap, actually free.
We can accommodate about a dozen folks fairly comfortably with a mixture of room/couch/tent. Any more and you'd have to be getting cuddly with one another.
Bike parking in a garage.
We have two friendly cats for you play with.

Cons:
I know that not everyone loves camping as much as I do. (Napa hotel prices might get you more enthusiastic about a tent).
Monkey Mark wouldn't be able to thermite a fire, but we have a suburban fire pit ready to go.


Andy
life without a bike is just life

moparman70

this just for thoughts on the location of the rallies  --- For me its more about seeing everyone at least once a year  -- the riding and new roads are all good and that is what is part of the fun but number one for myself is the get- together and catching up ( the latter is what I have to do anyways when I ride with the  group )

So based on the above I would like to suggest a rotation of the top three places --- that everyone can agree on based on our history.   This way we can still keep it fresh but we also will know where its at every year.   That being said if someone in their travels comes up with a great spot we can always fit it in.  Point is once established it can save a lot of time on the decision making process.

For myself  -- 1.  Willets KOA   2.  Coloma  3. Petaluma  (for num 3 although I know that is out this year I found the town to be cool even though the roads are similar to Willits ) 

I organize a similar event that happens every year and well I don't have much choice of its location as it involves water so its the same every year but what I have found it more about the comradery and getting together just to ride and have a good time. 
     

FJmonkey

Considering the time left to secure a location, let alone agree on one, we might need to take Andy up on his offer.

The rotating venue has some merit, and if a good alternative is found in time for that year, could always be selected.
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'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Tuned forks

Hayfork should be included in the rotation.  The roads, the ranch, food, etc.  Good times.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

ZOA NOM

I sent an email to one of my original venue suggestions, Angel's Camp RV & Camping Resort, which looks like a very nice place, with the right variety of cabins, campsites and RV slots. If they're available the weekend after Memorial Day (May 28-Jun 1), I think we should give it a try.

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Pat Conlon

Do you think 5 cabins and 2 lodges will be enough?

I absolutely love the location. :good2:
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ZOA NOM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 08, 2019, 01:10:43 PM
Do you think 5 cabins and 2 lodges will be enough?

I absolutely love the location. :good2:

Each cabin apparently can sleep up to four, and the lodges will sleep six each, so we're looking at space for 32 before we look at RV spaces or campsites...

What I particularly like is the close proximity of the cabins, lodges and campsites. We normally wind up with a few people in distant spots.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

ZOA NOM

Welp, they replied:

Good morning,

Thank you so much for your interest in our resort. We are absolutely happy to have you, however we have another group booked for that weekend and they have all of the cabins and lodges except for our two bedroom apartment which sleeps up to six. Additionally, we have a group occupying all of our tent camping the night of the 28th. Our tents will be open from the 29th on and w are completely open for RV camping, if there's any working around the other reservations we're happy to help accommodate.

Here's what we have available and the pricing: 

5/28 only we have 2 one room cabins that sleep up to four for $86.24 per night and they will be available again on 5/31.
5/28 only we have 2 lodges that sleep up to six for $155.69 per night and they will be available again on 5/31.
5/28-6/1 we have our fully furnished two bedroom apartment available for $184.80 and $211 on the weekend.
AAA and Good Sam save 10% per night, also.

I hope this is somewhat helpful, if you've got any questions feel free to reach out and we're happy to help.

Thank you,

Julianna Hill
Angels Camp RV Resort
209-736-0404
angelscamprv.com



So, it looks like I was too late. I'll certainly follow up with a request for info about when to contact them about 2021.

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

ZOA NOM

Ok, it looks like Coloma might not be booked up yet... I'm gonna send them a similar email and see what we can do.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

moparman70

Too bad about Angels as it looks like a great spot ---- I vote for that place next year.   Lets keep that in mind.